EXHIBIT 23.2


INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT


We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No.
333-53367 of Public Service Company of New Mexico on Form S-3 of our report
dated February 11, 2003, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Public
Service Company of New Mexico for the year ended December 31, 2002.


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March 17, 2003